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Notre Dame head coach Mike Brey gestures from the sideline during the second half of a second-round NCAA college basketball tournament game against Texas Tech, Sunday, March 20, 2022, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
CBI - First Round - Game 8 (win) at Ohio Bobcats 3/21/2022

Mar. 20, 2022 08:44 PM EDT

Loyola Chicago's Lucas Williamson (1) shoots as other balls fly by during practice for the first round of the NCAA men's college basketball tournament, Thursday, March 17, 2022, in Pittsburgh. Loyola Chicago plays Ohio State on Friday. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)
South Preview: Loyola, Sister Jean eyeing another March run

By Will Graves Mar. 17, 2022 07:54 PM EDT

Arizona head coach Tommy Lloyd cuts down the net after defeating UCLA in an NCAA college basketball game in the championship of the Pac-12 tournament Saturday, March 12, 2022, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/John Locher)
Arizona's Lloyd pulling all the right strings in first year

By John Marshall Mar. 15, 2022 04:19 PM EDT

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) drives to the basket against Southern California during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Pac-12 - First Round - Game 1 (win) at Arizona Wildcats 3/3/2022

Mar. 01, 2022 11:30 PM EST

Arizona's Dalen Terry runs into Washington's Nate Roberts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022 in Seattle. Terry was called for an offensive foul. (AP Photo/John Froschauer)
No. 4 Arizona shakes sluggish start, routs Washington 92-68

By Tim Booth Feb. 12, 2022 09:15 PM EST

Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin (0) shoots over the Utah defense in the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2022. (Kelly Presnell/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Utah Utes at Arizona Wildcats 1/15/2022

Jan. 15, 2022 10:18 PM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) tries to block a three-point basket by Washington forward Emmitt Matthews Jr. (0) during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Tucson, Ariz., Monday, Jan. 3, 2022. (Rebecca Sasnett/Arizona Daily Star via AP)
Washington Huskies at Arizona Wildcats 1/3/2022

Jan. 03, 2022 10:20 PM EST

Arizona forward Azuolas Tubelis (10) drives against California Baptist guard Chance Hunter during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game, Saturday, Dec. 18, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
California Baptist Lancers at Arizona Wildcats 12/18/2021

Dec. 18, 2021 07:04 PM EST

Northern Arizona guard Mason Stark (11) drives on Arizona guard Pelle Larsson during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2021, in Tucson, Ariz. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Arizona Wildcats 11/9/2021

Nov. 09, 2021 11:40 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 7, 2021, file photo, Arizona guard Bennedict Mathurin brings the ball up during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Southern California in Tucson, Ariz. Mathurin is one of several key returning players who should help ease Tommy Lloyd’s transition to head coach for the first time. Mathurin averaged 10.8 points as a freshman last season. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri, File)
Lloyd looking to get Arizona back on track in first year

By John Marshall Oct. 21, 2021 05:04 PM EDT

Gonzaga head coach Mark Few calls to his team during the first half of an NCAA semifinal college basketball game against Saint Mary's at the West Coast Conference tournament Monday, March 8, 2021, in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/David Becker)
Gonzaga riding offensive efficiency through perfect season

By John Marshall Mar. 17, 2021 04:45 PM EDT

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi shoots during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Dixie State in Spokane, Wash., Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga over Dixie State 112-67

By Nicholas K. Geranios Dec. 29, 2020 11:02 PM EST

Gonzaga guard Joel Ayayi, left, shoots next to Northern Arizona guard Cameron Shelton during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in Spokane, Wash., Monday, Dec. 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Young Kwak)
Northern Arizona Lumberjacks at Gonzaga Bulldogs 12/28/2020

Dec. 28, 2020 09:48 PM EST

FILE - In this March 9, 2020, file photo, Gonzaga's Corey Kispert plays against San Francisco during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game in the West Coast Conference men's tournament in Las Vegas. Kispert has made The Associated Press 2020-21 preseason All-America team, announced Wednesday, Nov. 11. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Kispert, Ayayi lead No. 1 Gonzaga's quest for national title

By Nicholas K. Geranios Nov. 13, 2020 03:00 PM EST